Without fail, this child of mine comes home from school and either puts a wig or costume on....everyday. Yesterday he was crazy wig boy and...

 Now that we go to church in the afternoon we have all morning to eat, read, watch old family movies and maybe throw in a back rub.

13 years ago we had a brown-eyed beautiful daughter. She came out-- cried and then started smiling. She has been such a gift. We love y...

I was introduced to these by my sister-in-law, Carol.  They are a hit with the whole family. I have had a few questions and requests for the...

So I have been switching furniture around...if you know me, you know I like changing things up. Our piano moved from hardwood into a room ...

Ike was sure excited to start piano....lets see how long the honeymoon stage lasts. I keep letting the other 3 know that they  will th...

The Oklands invited us to a great 2 day getaway at Pirate's Cove.   It is located about 10 minutes from Hoover Dam, just overlooking Lak...

My grandpa, Ellsworth Sims Ray, passed away on August 3rd.   He was 92 years old.  I will always remember his big warm hugs,  the m...

I think the beach is the only place that kids can  dig for creatures, bury, get dirty, get wet, splash water ... and entertain themselves al...

 Leading up to girls camp,  I was feeling a bit burned-out from all the preparation and not very enthusiastic.   However, after a day up the...

This is my brother Chad He has had a history of serious mishaps.   When he was 5 years old, his head  was run over by our suburba...

Our neighborhood proudly posts the flag 8 times a year.   Cole had the opportunity to help post and take down the flags today. I am so grat...

I love long,  lazy days at the cabin.   My 6 year old staying in character  as  "Bear Cub" Standing under a bridge during a ...